button spider

noun

Any of various spiders of the genus Latrodectus.

Meanings

nounbutton spider (plural button spiders)

plural button spiders

  1. Any of various spiders of the genus Latrodectus.

    Synonyms: knoppie spider

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of various spiders of the genus Latrodectus.

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APA

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Chicago

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